Band 5 - Theatre Scrub Practitioner, ENT and Colorectal, WGH

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Band 5 - Theatre Scrub Practitioner, ENT and Colorectal, WGH

Band 5

Main area: Theatres - Scrub Grade Band 5
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week

• Full time
• Flexible working

Job ref: 360-B-7017
Department name: West Herts - General Staffing
Site: Watford General Hospital
Town: Watford
Salary: £31,469 - £38,308 pa inc. HCA
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 26/03/2025 23:59

Job overview

We have a fantastic job opening for a Theatre Scrub Practitioner in ENT and two for Theatre Scrub Practitioner in Colorectal. We are looking for candidates who would be keen to develop their basic scrub skills in a variety of specialities. Must have good communication skills. You will be required to work 3 x 12.5-hour shifts.

Main duties of the job

Responsible for the assessment of care needs, planning, delivering and evaluating a high standard of nursing/practitioner care. Contributing to the safe and efficient running of the operating theatre department, through the acceptance of agreed additional responsibilities. An accomplished communicator able to contribute, implement and evaluate clinical and professional standards. Initiating and developing evidence-based practice ensuring all staff are aware of current issues and changes. Ensuring the administration and documentation of drugs is in accordance with Trust policy. Be a Team player. Contribute to the safe and efficient running of the Operations at Main Theatres.

Working for our organisation

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Organising, preparing of the operating theatre and relevant equipment pertinent to the operative list/schedule. Assist the surgeon with the surgical intervention including safe handling of surgical instruments, drains and dressings. Ensure that they are competent in surgical intervention, which should include periodical updating within the surgical arena. Ensure Trust policies and guidelines for correct ordering, storage and use of all drugs, dressings and equipment are adhered to. Ensure that Trust policies and guidelines for correct clinical practices are followed. Be aware of Risk Management and Clinical Governance and the implications this has on clinical practice. Ensure the theatre staff and multidisciplinary team are aware of policies and procedures relating to Fire, Health & Safety, COSHH and Infection control. Report to Team Leader and or Theatre Manager any accidents, untoward incidents and complaints as soon as possible to include completion of the relevant documentation.

Person specification

Education and qualifications

• First level registration with the NMC
• ODP registration
• Evidence of professional development.
• Degree

Knowledge

• Up to date knowledge of relevant political and professional issues in health care
• Understanding of the theatre department.
• Knowledge of developing care pathways

Experience

• Theatre experience as part of training or rotation on a programme
• Commitment to clinical effectiveness and evidence-based care

You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

Name: Sylwia Banaczyk
Job title: Operational Theatre Manager
Email address: sylwia.banaczyk@nhs.net
Telephone number: 01923 217122

If you have problems applying, contact

Address: Watford General Hospital
Vicarage Road
Watford
Hertfordshire
WD18 0HB
Telephone: 01442 365234